Registration with BDO: Is it an obligation for every entrepreneur?
What is BDO?
BDO ( Database on products, packaging and waste management ) is an IT system used to collect and manage data on waste management. It allows for electronic submission of reports and keeping waste records.
Who must register with BDO?
The obligation to register with BDO applies to both new companies and those that have been operating for many years. Entrepreneurs who must be entered in the register are:
- They produce waste and keep records of it.
- They introduce packaged products, vehicles, tires, lubricating oils, batteries and accumulators to the Polish market.
- They produce or introduce packaging to the Polish market.
- They make intra-Community acquisitions of packaging.
- They introduce electrical and electronic equipment into the country.
- They run a shop or wholesale store and provide customers with plastic bags subject to a recycling fee.
Consequences of not registering with BDO
Failure to register or incorrect registration with BDO may prevent entrepreneurs from fulfilling important environmental obligations and expose them to severe financial penalties. Failure to register may result in imprisonment or a fine of up to PLN 1,000,000.
How to register with BDO?
Get help from the experts at Interzero . Their BDO registration service includes:
- Determining the actual scope of your company’s activities.
- Identification of sections for entry and codes of waste generated.
- Preparation and submission of an application for registration in BDO
Please note that the registration process may take up to 30 days from the date of application, so there is no point in delaying the formalities.
